Old Skool Kool
You absolutely have to hand it to nWay. While Mighty Morphin’ tag-fighterPower Rangers: Battle for the Gridlaunched in a mediocre state, the developer has worked consistently hard over the past two years to build upon these ho-hum foundations – addingcharacters & stages,a story mode, improved visuals,cross-play, new mechanics, andextra platformsto create what stands today as a neat alternative to the market leaders.
Today,Battle for the Gridmight not be the best fighter on the market, but its easy-to-play style and dedication to franchise lore has knocked it up several tiers, to the point where it can enter into a collaboration with the grand-daddy of them all: Capcom’sStreet Fighter. Incoming DLC will see SF poster kids Ryu and Chun-Li don Power Armor and step into the ring, bringing their unmistakable skills toPower Rangers‘ colorful, crazy universe.
While we have already been given a sneak peek ofRyu as “Crimson Hawk Ranger”, a new video —courtesy of IGN— gives us our first look at Chun-Li in action. Donning the mantle of “Blue Phoenix Ranger,” Chun-Li’s acrobatic and graceful fighting technique fitsBattle for the Gridlike a glove, and sees her comfortably take on Scorpina and otherPower Rangersvillains. While the crossover remains alittleweird, it’s proving surprisingly adept.
And still, there’s no Rita Repulsa… not even the Elizabeth Banks version…
TheStreet Fighter Packwill launch as paid DLC on all platforms May 25.
